Maverick warship commander Dalton Reeves has always defied the rules - until his latest violation gets him assigned to Concord Station, a corrupt and decaying outpost known as “The Abyss.” It’s the worst assignment in the galaxy, and his last chance to salvage his career. As interstellar tensions rise, an ancient enemy emerges from Shadow Space, thrusting Concord Station into the galactic spotlight. For Reeves, the stakes are personal - he’s the descendant of two notorious soldiers who annihilated the aliens’ homeworld a thousand years ago. With the galaxy on the brink of war, Reeves must overcome bitter rivals and his own haunted past to lead the fight against an unforgiving foe.